When the Government wins a vote in the Upper House, Mr Palmer ensures he gets some of the credit.

When the Government loses a vote, Mr Palmer makes sure the Government gets all the blame.

Voters expect Governments to get things done and could quickly decide Mr Abbott simply can’t do his job should his agenda continue to be frustrated in the Senate.

Toast: The Prime Minister addresses guests during an official dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The domestic political front hasn’t been as forgiving. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

He doesn’t need that perception on top of hostility to his Budget.

“I guess I don’t need no introduction,” said Mr Palmer, clearly chuffed by events of the past two weeks, when he fronted reporters in Canberra today.

One of his achievements was what he called “a violent reaction” today from the Government over a Palmer United Party amendment to legislation dismantling Labor’s carbon pricing.

Mr Palmer wants the law to say companies which do not pass to customers savings from removal of carbon pricing be fined 250 per cent of those savings.

This was one of the provisions — others included time limits for action — Mr Palmer said “stiffened” the initial amendment written by the Government. In short, he was arguing the Government was wishy-washy about protecting the interests of voters whereas he was a no-nonsense custodian.

“I trusted the Government ministers they would draft amendments that would express our concerns,” he said.